Local voices, activists, and “Icebreakers” from across Iowa share their reflections in intimate video interviews released twice weekly, from May 31 through August 31.

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  • 6/1/2025

    The Teacher Icebreaker: Breaking and melting the ice from school.

  • The city council's icebreaker: Breaking and melting the ice from the City Council

  • The young Charro Icebreaker: breaking and melting the ice with pride of Mexican heritage.

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The Teacher Icebreaker